New Study Suggests a Meaningful Life Translates to a Healthier Life

As we age, close bonds we've shared for years can vanish as those dearest to us pass on. This can leave us thinking about the bigger questions in life. Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock

Are you comfortable with why you’re here and where you’re headed? If you are, it could lead to a healthier life and boost how you feel every day.

A small new study reports that people who have found meaning in their lives fare better in terms of both physical and mental health compared to their counterparts who continue to search for purpose.